| Puppetry |
| I watched Sesame Street, Lambchop, The Muppet Show, and Mr. Rogers as a kid and loved all the puppets. Those memories followed me into adult hood and inspired the puppets you see on this page. I purchased these puppets from Target. They are created by The Manhattan Toy Company. After leaving Target with the first puppet (the blue one), his name and voice just popped into my head. Kids love puppets. I found this out very quickly after "adopting" these puppets over the past year. I teach art to elementary school children. They love these puppets! Even my fifth graders ask me every day if I've brought one with me. I use the puppets to teach about drama and many other art related subjects. My students inspired me to start filming "The Adventures of Humphrey GoKart" and posting the adventures to YouTube. My students can't seem to get enough of the videos! I didn't realize puppetry would become one of my artistic talents. With the help of my students and Tommy, these puppets have come alive and each have very unique personalities. See them in action by visiting my YouTube page at http://www.youtube.com/user/carolynjbraden |
| Humphrey GoKart He is the funniest of them all! His sister is Marilyn Bigtoe and his brother is Marlon Tango. He is the middle child, so his personality is the biggest so everyone notices him! He loves to eat worms and loves to hang out with his doggie friend, Vegas. He has many friends and loves everyone! |
| Marlon Tango Marlon is the oldest of the siblings. He doesn't like to be bothered very much. His favorite form of exercise is dance, as he is an expert at doing the Tango. He sometimes is a grouch but he is learning everyday how to get along with others better. |
| Marilyn Bigtoe Marilyn is the youngest of the siblings. She loves to bother Humphrey! He bothers her back and then she tells on him and he gets into trouble. What a sneaky little monster! She has the sweetest voice ever-EXCEPT when she gets mad! Watch out! |
| Frank Snozatra Frank just moved to the United States from England. He wanted to be a model in England, but they all said his nose was too big! His feelings were so hurt! He decided to try his luck at modeling in the United States. He now lives in the puppet house with Marlon, Humphrey, and Marilyn. He is super smart and very well mannered! |
| Going to the Smithsonian in Washington D.C. to visit their idol, Kermit the Frog. |
| Humphrey and Vegas with their new friend, Huber the baby pig. |
| Meeting Marilyn for the first time. Humphrey wasn't so sure about her..... |
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